FINANCIAL OFFICER II

 Financial Officer II

University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position is responsible for overseeing complex financial activities and providing guidance on budgetary and fiscal matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the division's success through financial planning, resource management, and data-driven decision-making.

General Responsibilities

• Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units.

• Develops and administers budgets and financial systems.

• Projects revenue.

• Performs space and facility planning.

• Manages grants and ensures regulatory compliance.

• Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies, and procedures for the assigned unit.

• Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.

• Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.

• Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate university personnel and coordinates integration with the university accounting system.

• May oversee billing and collections operations, including third-party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units.

• May manage revenue-producing activities.

• May manage all or part of the accounting function for the assigned unit.

• Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and, if necessary, discharge.

• Handles other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• Hard Skills: Experience with Oracle, Lawson, post-award grant management, contract management.

• Account reconciliations, budget development and implementation.

   

• Experience with both UAB and HSF finance strongly preferred

• Experience with BA4 software.

• Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure during deadlines, customer service.

Salary Range: $55,180 - $89,670

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required.

• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement
   

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.